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Definition of: hostile
(hos′təl, esp. Brit. hos′tīl) adjective
1. Having a spirit of enmity.
2. Pertaining to an enemy. See synonyms under ALIEN, MALICIOUS.
—noun An enemy; antagonist. [<F <L hostilis]
—hos′tile·ly adverb
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